Gantz: Palestinian Recognition Is Not Against Netanyahu, But Against Israel’s Bipartisan Consensus
Blue and White head Benny Gantz warns in a New York Times op-ed that recognizing a Palestinian state at this time risks Israel’s security and rewards the Palestinian Authority’s failure.
In his article, Gantz emphasizes that the push for Palestinian recognition is not an attack on Prime Minister Netanyahu personally, but rather challenges the established bipartisan consensus in Israel on how to approach the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Speaking at a press conference in Tel Aviv on August 23, 2025, MK Benny Gantz addressed concerns over unilateral moves toward Palestinian statehood. He argued that premature recognition could undermine Israel’s security interests and embolden the Palestinian Authority despite its ongoing shortcomings.
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